Chain-Resistance Training
Although chain-resistance training has become popular among coaches and athletes, there’s still a lack of understanding as to how it works.
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Elastic-Resistance Training
Training programmes using elastic bands have been shown to improve maximal strength and power after seven weeks.
Needs Analysis
A needs analysis is the process of determining what qualities are necessary for the athlete, the sport, or a combination of both.
Compression Garments
Compression garments remain a recommended tool for promoting recovery and therefore influencing subsequent performance.
Agility
Agility is one of the most important physical traits in sport, but must not be confused with change of direction.
Olympic Weightlifting
Olympic Weightlifting is a common component in strength and conditioning programmes and has been shown to enhance athletic performance.
Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a simple self-manual therapy technique often used to improve flexibility, recovery, and athletic performance.
Rate of Force Development (RFD)
The Rate of Force Development (RFD) is a measure of explosive strength, and higher RFDs have been linked with better athletic performance.
Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
Post-Exercise Stretching
Post-exercise stretching may boost recovery by reducing soreness, and increasing flexibility and blood flow.
Basic Movement Patterns
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
Chronological, Biological and Technical Age
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-Activation Potentiation
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic Correspondence
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
Force-Velocity Curve
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
